This past Saturday (3 Nov) we invited some friends to join us in celebrating the fourth (4th) anniversary of Sydney's birth. Larnelle even had some of her school mates come for the afternoon to help with games, keeping an eye on the children, serving the children with their food and refreshments..
Just hours before the party we noticed that Sydney was not her normal very active self and checking her noted her temperature was quite high. Despite being a bit unwell, Sydney participated in her party and had an enjoyable time. Of course the high point came when she was able to open her birthday presents.. Any thoughts we had of keeping the wrapping paper for later use were dispelled as Sydney and her helpers literally ripped open the presents.
How quickly the time has passed.. I was in Wezep-Netherlands on the day Sydney was born in 2003. On Saturday I sat with her and played with her here in Okahandja and marvelled at how good God has been to us. I guess our only sadness was in not having any close family with us to enjoy this very special day.
The Apostle Paul writes to the Ephesian Christians and tells them to make the most of every opportunity- as I watched my children at the party I was struck by the realisation that I too must make the most of every opportunity with my children, for soon they will not be children but young adults. Already we are seeing Larnelle spreading her social wings as well as developing pretty strong views on some issues - and she's only 11 years old !
These two short video clip (no sound- my digital camera does not record sound) will give you some idea of the fun we had..
1 comment:
Thank you for sending us the video of Sydney's birthday party, she looks so cute. Looks a lot like her mum. It is a real joy and blessing to read your blog.
Love Howaard and Kathy.
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